Sydney father released without charge over death of home intruder

18/02/2019|1min

A Sydney father has been released without charge after an intruder died during a confrontation at the man’s Harrington Park home.
Francois Schwartz, 40, was asleep at home on Sunday morning when he was alerted to the trespasser by his barking dog.
A physical altercation erupted, and the 35-year-old intruder was left unconscious before later dying from his injuries.
A post-mortem examination will be carried out to determine whether the Sydney father used reasonable force.